{"id":154833,"date":"2019-10-23T15:23:29","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T19:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=154833"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T18:59:05","slug":"becoming-a-part-time-student-at-sph","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/education\/degrees-and-programs\/becoming-a-part-time-student-at-sph\/","title":{"rendered":"Part-Time Public Health Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) offers cutting-edge degree programs in flexible part-time formats. Students pursuing an on-campus MPH<\/a> or MS<\/a> degree can switch between full-time and part-time status. Experience a public health education designed to fit your schedule from BUSPH, ranked the #7 graduate school of public health<\/strong> by U.S. News & World Report.<\/p>\n

The primary benefit of becoming a part-time graduate student is the ability to earn a public health degree while staying committed to your current career. Pursuing your Master of Science (MS) or Master of Public Health (MPH) program on a part-time schedule also allows you to apply new skills you\u2019re learning in the classroom directly to your ongoing work.<\/p>\n

BU strives to make our part-time public health programs accessible to our students through financial aid and student support services. We no longer require or review GRE scores for admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part-Time Public Health Programs<\/h2>\n

At Boston University, part-time status is defined as fewer than 12 credits per semester. Part-time options for our public health programs include courses that meet once per week, during the day as well as at night.<\/p>\n

On-Campus MPH Program<\/h3>\n

You can set your own pace for completing your on-campus MPH program<\/a> as a part-time graduate student with the flexibility to change your status as needed. BUSPH course schedules include Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.\u00a0 There are several on-campus MPH core courses<\/a> that are also offered online in the Fall or Spring semesters. You have up to five years to complete the MPH (or the MS degree program<\/a>) on a part-time basis.<\/p>\n

Online MPH Program<\/h3>\n

The Online MPH <\/a>program offers a fully online program that is s<\/span>elf-paced for working professionals to continue their full-time careers without disruption. There are no in-person courses, orientation, seminars, or meetings required.<\/p>\n

International Students<\/h3>\n

International students are required to be full time, except during their last semester. Please check with the BU Global Programs: International Students & Scholars Office<\/a> for program restrictions.<\/p>\n

Funding Opportunities for Your Degree<\/h2>\n

A graduate degree in public health is an investment in your future and a goal-affirming decision, and the School of Public Health is here the make the transition as smooth as possible through an array of financial aid resources for our part-time graduate students.<\/p>\n